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Son of man killed by Georgia trooper seeks federal inquiry

September 13, 2021 - 04:25 PM By RUSS BYNUM (AP) — The son of a Black man killed last year by a Georgia state trooper attempting a traffic stop over a broken tail light said Monday he will march across a stretch of southeast Georgia in hopes of getting federal authorities to take up the case. Brook Bacon is trying to get ...

Oldest US veteran of WWII celebrates his 112th birthday

September 13, 2021 - 01:15 PM NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man who is the oldest living World War II veteran in the United States has marked his 112th birthday. Lawrence Brooks celebrated Sunday with a drive-by party at his New Orleans home hosted by the National World War II Museum, The Times-Picayune/The New Orle...

'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC apartment

September 06, 2021 - 02:45 PM NATIONAL (BAMM Networl) - Actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role in "The Wire" was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday afternoon, The Post reported. Drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment, suggesting a possible overdose, law enforcement sources said. Williams, 54, was f...

New Orleans Business Alliance leader shares economic dev plan for the city

September 02, 2021 - 01:25 PM By VICTORIA LUZ (BAMM NETWORK) — During an interview on The Blueprint with co-hosts Brandon Armant and Greg Tillery, the leader of New Orleans Business Alliance, one of the few accredited economic development organizations worldwide, discussed plans for economic development in his hometown, Ne...

Mother and daughter launches first Black woman-owned record label for women

August 30, 2021 - 05:25 PM NATIONWIDE (BAMM Network) — Wanting to embody "Black Girl Magic", Selena B. Hunter, together with her daughter Nia, builds the first Black woman-owned record label that aims to bring women empowerment to the music industry. After seeing from Nia's journey what the industry is truly is, peppere...

Flood-ravaged Tennessee community braces for Ida remnants

August 30, 2021 - 01:30 PM NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emergency workers and volunteers in rural Tennessee pushed to clean up as much debris as possible from recent deadly flooding Monday as the remnants of Hurricane Ida threatened to interrupt recovery efforts with another dousing expected overnight through Tuesd...

Atlanta Black Pride to go on with coronavirus precautions

August 30, 2021 - 11:05 AM ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Black Pride organizers say the annual celebration will happen Labor Day weekend as planned with some precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19. The larger Atlanta Pride festival and parade planned for October were canceled Wednesday because of concerns about...

Expansion of STEM education to Black communities is needed

August 30, 2021 - 08:30 AM By VICTORIA LUZ (BAMM Network) — During a forum sponsored by alliantgroup, a Texas management and tax consulting firm, Dr. Calvin Mackie, leader of STEM Global Action (SGA) calls educators, government, and corporate America to support teaching STEM to Black and other POC students. Dr. Mac...

Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power

August 29, 2021 - 11:00 PM NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Ida blasted ashore Sunday as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S., knocking out power to all of New Orleans, blowing roofs off buildings and reversing the flow of the Mississippi River as it rushed from the Louisiana coast into one of the nation&rsq...

Black woman succeeds in getting 94% of Alabama town vaccinated

August 29, 2021 - 07:10 PM Nationwide — Dorothy Oliver, a Black woman from Panola, Alabama, is getting national attention and receiving high praises for her dedication to helping almost everyone in her small town to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Panola, Alabama, a small rural town that currently has about 400 r...

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Son of man killed by Georgia trooper seeks federal inquiry

Oldest US veteran of WWII celebrates his 112th birthday

'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC apartment

New Orleans Business Alliance leader shares economic dev plan for the city

Mother and daughter launches first Black woman-owned record label for women

Flood-ravaged Tennessee community braces for Ida remnants

Atlanta Black Pride to go on with coronavirus precautions

Expansion of STEM education to Black communities is needed

Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power

Black woman succeeds in getting 94% of Alabama town vaccinated

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